Bryson DeChambeau's aggressive U.S. Open strategy spectacularly backfired as the defending champion missed the cut at Oakmont Country Club.

Phil Mickelson, who is potentially playing in his final U.S. Open, was among the most painful missed cuts after closing with two double bogeys on his final four holes to finish at 8 over, one off the cut number. The six-time runner-up at the U.S. Open had plenty of company in misery at Oakmont, including the notable names below.

Some of the world’s most recognizable names in golf, including defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, won’t be around at the US Open this weekend after missing the cut at the brutal Oakmont Country Club.

Busted Bryson DeChambeau has been torched by a former US Open champion the King of Oakmont after flopping with his brute approach to the course.

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The U.S. Open field has officially been trimmed down. The second round of the tournament at Oakmont Country Club came to a close on Friday night and only three participants were under par. Sam Burns led all golfers at three under par while J.J. Spaun was second at two under and Victor Hovland rounded out the top three at one under par.

The second round of the 2025 U.S. Open was suspended at 8:15 p.m. ET on Friday due to lighting in the area with a handful of golfers still on the course. The cut line won't be finalized until the second round officially concludes Saturday when play resumes.

Defending U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau will not see the weekend at Oakmont, but several of his LIV Golf comrades will.

Johnny Miller was in classic form during a Saturday press conference at the site of his 1973 U.S. Open triumph.

Two-time major champion Xander Schauffele had some words of advice for J.J. Spaun, who grabbed the early clubhouse lead with a 4-under 66 in the opening round of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.